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LinguaFolio Update. December 17, 2009. LinguaFolio. standards-based self-directed formative assessment tool THAT records ongoing learner progress external summative assessment results, and provides a comprehensive view of student performance. LinguaFolio - National.
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LinguaFolio Update December 17, 2009
LinguaFolio • standards-based • self-directed • formative assessment tool THAT • records ongoing learner progress • external summative assessment results, and • provides a comprehensive view of student performance
LinguaFolio - National • Information available through the National Council of State Supervisors For Languages (NCSSFL) at www.ncssfl.org/ • Checklists recently updated with support of CASLS at the University of Oregon • US Department of State contacted NCSSFL for permission to utilize ‘Can Do’ statements
LinguaFolio - State • Free downloads (LF, LF Jr., ESL versions) available at http://seclang.ncwiseowl.org/ > Resources > LinguaFolio • K-2/Novice version of ESL LinguaFolio being developed for DLI, SNS/Heritage Language • Online training tutorials to be piloted in 2010 • LinguaFolio Online (LFO or eLF) pilot coming soon
Recent & Ongoing Work • Collect video clips of teachers, students and administrators • Compile samples of LinguaFolio-like activities (hard copy and/or video) • Gather samples of autonomous learning activities, such as Think-Pair-Share, KWL, exit or admit slips, LF checklists
Faye Rollings-Carter LinguaFolio Training Modules Rollings-Carter Consulting
LinguaFolio Online Training Modules • What is LinguaFolio? • Building Your Own LinguaFolio • LinguaFolio-Like Activities • Reflective Learning and Teaching in an Autonomous Environment • Interculturality • Assessments: Formative and Summative • Implementation: Timeline and Goal Setting
LinguaFolio Training Website • Introduction • Training Modules • Glossary • Mouse-over descriptions or additional information • Video clips and responses from users • Training Portfolio Checklist
Training Modules include: Goals Information Hands-on Activities Handouts Video samples Student samples Self-assessment
Benefits • Accessibility • 24-7 • Anywhere • Flexibility • Individual • School or district PD • Department or PLC
Benefits • Refreshes what you already know • Enhances both teaching and learning
Ross White Educational Programs LEARN NC
DPI Accountability Conference • February 17-19, 2010 • LinguaFolio Overview • Balanced Assessment System: Formative Assessment • Use of Video Clips
Updated Timeline • December 2009 • Finish Simplification of Can Do Statement wording • Collect pictorial representation of concepts • January 2010 • Face to face Meeting to review and finalize Can Do Statements for Entering and Beginning levels • Final draft by January 29 • February 2010 • Post new version(s) on wiki • Develop training for pilot • Present to outside reviewers • March – June 2010 • Plan for pilot in Fall 2010 • Collect feedback from outside reviewers
Preparation for Face to face meeting • Review the E/B Can Do statements • What wording would you simplify? • What pictures are needed? • Review other parts of the Biography • What pieces should be included? • How should they be modified?
Trainings Workshops Listserv Ivanna Mann Thrower ESL/Title III Consultant ithrower@dpi.state.nc.us Ph: 919-807-3860 Ann Marie Gunter Second Language Consultant agunter@dpi.state.nc.us Ph: 919-807-3865 Resources & Contact Information